A RAINY TRICK OR TREAT

The grandkids were all decked out in their costumes only to be faced with umbrellas. I saw Lily, Maddie and Evie at Ronnie and Chrisies. Visited for a while as the Patriot's game was on.Enjoyed a bowl of chili, two shrimp and a coke. Earlier in the day as I returned from Warren and doing laundry I came home to "Josh-the-Janitor." He did a spectacular job in every respect from washing the floors to helping me make my bed.I'll favor his efforts with some live lobster! The hype of the day came in the Braves victory over the Astros. I think both teams will be evenly matched.I choose not to watch the contest. My new shower stall is complete. Once again Josh too charge of finishing things up with a shower curtain and handle bars, etc. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A RAINY OCTOBER SATURDAY

This rainy October Saturday began with the good news of Atlanta 2 hitting the Houston Astros.I bought trick or treat candy at Dollar General. Rick Santos came to do more wall board work on the shower stall.Josh stopped by with Evie as"Johnson" made his appearance. We drove to NB to review the new constraction progress of the gas station. We then went around the Brookfields and ended up in Belchertown for a McDonalds lunch. The price went above $8 for two meals. Earlier Dick drove over a back road and got his truck all scratches. Afterwards I watched a review of the World Series victory by Atlanta. Hopefully they will win again tonight?! Hopefully tomorrow will clear for Trick or Treaters? ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A FROSTY 26 DEGREES TO START THIS FRIDAY

There was a fog during the night and by sunrise a heavy frost prevailed. I drove to Spencer to Tony's Cleaners then cross country to North Brookfield. It was a beautiful beginning that turned cloudy by noon. The construction of the new gas station continues to take shape. This structure will re-define the towns center. I food shopped to the tune of $50 and Josh helped me unload my purchases.He was working with Larry Allard in installing my new shower. Should be finished tomorrow. I went to Chase's soccer game at Quaboag and stayed for half a game. It was 2-1 Quaboag when I left. Tonight's game shows were pre-

empted by the Patriots stuff. Rural TV had the FFA convention instead of Jimmy Sturr Polka show. My only choice was Chronicle or Mecum Car Auction. Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A CLEAR COLD NIGHT IN STORE

The skies cleared about 4:00 PM promising a frost by day break. I got a phone call from Doerun, Georgia, and my aauctioneer buddy J. Maurice Barfield.He was inquiring about the nor'easter as reported on the Weather Channel. We hadn't chatted for a while. Earlier in the day I traveled to North Brookfield and am pleased to report on the progress of the new gas station building in the center of town.The rafters are up giving a true definition of what to expect. Should be closed in in a month. I then went to the Senior Center. Only three were there for lunch. Next week meals will only be given on Wednesday! Drove the Allante' over to Birch Hill at 5:00. Wore my black wool jacket and enjoyed a nice visit with Chase Robert. I enjoyed Shepard's Pie for a change. No World Series to report on tonight. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

N.BROOKFIELD SENIOR CENTER HALLOWEEN PARTY

Blood glucose 105 It was a festive halloween party with many ladies dressed up in colored outfits. The meal was free and a great variety for the asking.Vickie Czjar won the gift basket. In the center of town the construction of the new gas station continues. It will make a statement when finished.The nor'easter had wind gusts of 97 mph on the coast.Inland it was virtually calm. The obituary of Roger E. Varnum former president of VIBRAM was noted. Roger was 84.I watched the Braves defeat the Astros on a replay.I'm with the Braves! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

EAR CANALS FLUSHED & OPENED

It has been a busy day. After doing my banking I decided to drive myself to the Lincoln Street VA location. I drove in on Route 9 arriving early. It was quiet and I waited close to an hour.The procedure was lengthy as a syringe was squirted with warm water in each canal freeing up the amazing amount of ear wax. Voila! I can hear again!.Earlier in the morning plumber Larry Allard and wallboard specialist Danny Santos removed the old stall and installed the new one.The new stall will give me a seat and not difficult to step in. The job should be finished tomorrow? I ate at Spencer McDonalds with the usual of burger, fries and a soda. I followed the Nor'Easter on the Weather Channel & Pete Bouchard. I've chosen not to watch the World Series. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

BLOCKED EARS & IMPARED HEARING

I woke this morning and I couldn't hear! I have been taking ear drops as pescribed for about 4 days. The building of ear wax is the culprit.I tried to get relief from Q tip swabs.Both ears were filled with wax. I called the VA nurse and have an appointment in Worcester tomorrow at 11:00 to have both canals flushed. Big toodoo with getting my shower stall replaced. Must vacate bathroom by 8:00 AM for plumber Larry Allard.Pay-day tomorrow with Social Security.A busy Tuesday, indeed! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

FIRST FROST

Today saw the morning temperature at 30 degrees. The frost was evident across the street at GREMARCO. The weather forecast for this week according to Pete Bouchard is 'Two Nor'Easters!'. Wind and rain are in the forecast. Our spell of good Fall weather seems to be over for now. I watched the Patriots onto victory in a high scoring game over the Jets. Took the Allante' out for one more ride. Feel the days are over! Ben and I talked about the World Series. Ben chooses Atlanta and I Houston. I like Dusty Baker's style. The guy is 72 and has been around forever. The Series begins Tuesday night. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A COLD DAY FOR A CONVERTIBLE!

Blood glucose 115 Weight 162 lbs.This October Saturday was good. "Johnson" came by and we traveled to Westborough to see the remains of the Lyman School for Boys. Dick lived there in the seventies for a period of time. Later in the afternoon I drove my Allante' to Birch Hill. Josh had a fire going and played some John Denver and Johnny Cash on vinyl LPs I gave him. It was a relaxing period. Earlier Josh spotted a bear in a distant field.Heidi and the girls joined in our campfire serenade. Evie tooled around on her 4 wheeler.Although the fire was warm the air was cold.I changed into some warm wool clothing upon return. Asfar as baseball goes...It's over! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A SAD ENDING TO A PLAYOFF!

Boston had their chances early in the game. The Astro pitching was superb and the Red Sox bats were quiet. Houston deserves to go to the World Series and the Red Sox deserve to come home. Despite the loss it was a good year. Amen! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A TRAVEL DAY TO HOUSTON

I think the travel day to Houston is good for the Red Sox. I am reminded of games 2 & 3 when Boston showed its colors belting two grand slams! Any thing can happen and I wish the team well. Today was a good day. I traveled to NB for lunch and enjoyed corn chowder. Did some shopping at Hannaford NB. Saw Josh later in the afternoon with Evie.They had soccer practice so my visit was brief.Spoke with Chase but didn't see him. Josh came by for some computer paper at night. Need to replenish my supply! Tomorrow is Friday. Hopefully things will be in my favor! Go Sox! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

THE HOUSTON ASTROS HITTING MACHINE CONTINUES

Games 2 and 3 of this series saw Grand Slams hit by the Red Sox like there was no tomorrow. Now Boston is behind 3 games-2. The Sox seem to have lost their magic! Will returning to Houston return the magic? Stay tuned! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

NINTH INNING EXPLOSION BY HOUSTON

Blood glucose 111 weight 162lbs I once learned that "teams know when to win..or lose. Tonight's explosion by Houston reveals "It ain't over til the fat lady sings." The Fenway crowd is in shock. Tomorrow's game will reveal the truth. Tonight's latest score Houston 9 Boston 2! Say goodnight Dick! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

THE AMAZING BOSTON RED SOX

It was another game of home runs.. yes even another Grand Slam! Boston lead all the way and their bats were hot. The Sox held Houston. Final score 12-3! Sox are up 2 games to one! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A DAY OFF

Weight 162 lbs This Sunday was quiet for the mostpart. The day started off bright and cool. Temperatures hovered on the 50 degree mark. Laundry details were routine. I am interested in the Dodger/Braves contest. Got caught in the shower with the Allante' as I took a bag of trash over Birch Hill.Returned and took the Honda to visit Ronnie & Chrissies. Saw the family once more. Josh returned from Maine late last night.I am all geared up for my hearing test at the VA on Plantation Street, Worcester at 11:00 am.The Houston/ Red Sox will resume at Fenway Park at 8:00 tomorrow. Go Sox! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

HISTORIC GAME 2 IN HOUSTON

Blood glucose 105 History was made in Minute Maid Park, Houston, when Red Sox players hit 2 grand slams. This incredible fete made history. Devers and Martinez set the tone for the whole game. The Sox went on to win Game 2, 9-5. The two teams return to Boston for Game 3 Tuesday. This will increase the confidence of the team. In other Saturday happenings "Johnson" came for long foliage drive to Northfield.The weather was good. Many trees have lost their leaves. And yes, it's past peak. I took the Allante' out for a spin and stopped to see the family at Chrissie's and Ronnie's.Chase was all smiles commenting on the 2 grand slams. Heidi, Maddie and Evie were happy to see me. I didn't stay long as rain was in the forecast. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

MIDNIGHT IN HOUSTON

Game 1. Houston 5 Boston 3 last of the eight. Boston had its chances. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A DAY OF ANTICIPATION IN HOUSTON

Our beloved Boston Red Sox are now in Houston,TX. In twenty-four hours pitcher Chris Sale will be on the mound for Boston. The speculation is high. I maintain IF Boston can win one game in Houston the team will return to Boston for three exciting games at Fenway. This Thursday was more cloudy. I drove to NB for lunch and only two others showed up! The Pot Pie was not that good. I returned to WB and got my mail. My Charter bill was for $129 which I paid.Thought Josh was going to mow my lawn."Tomorrow" was his response when I saw him at 5:00. Chase and I chatted about tomorrow's game. Big-time asphalt paving at NAPA lot. Tony's Dry Cleaners tomorrow and Hannaford in NB. Getting excited for Boston's game! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A FULL WEDNESDAY

The fog burned off by mid-morning giving us a warm Wednesday. I spent several hours filling out paperwork for Fuel Assistance through the Worcester Community Action Council. I get help each year by "asking for it!" The cost of gasoline is now $3.19 a gallon. Had an interesting round table disgussion at the N.B. Senior Center. The ladies were talking about "kids today and lack of discipline in school." I didn't say much! The hype in baseball circles is covered in both USA Today and the N.Y. Times, the Red Sox and the Astros. Stay tuned for Friday night's game in Houston. Josh came by at 7:00 PM after a busy day with games Chase, Lily and Maddie had. The Boston Mayoral debate was interesting. I favor Counsellor George over Counsellor Wu! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A TUESDAY TO CELEBRATE AND RELAX

This Tuesday began with fog. It takes several hours to burn off and by 11 the sun was out.I drove to North Brookfield and appreciated the fall foliage & colors in Wine Village.As I drove through town I noticed larce stacks of lumber at the new gas station location. It would appear things will take shape in the ensuing weeks. The group at the Senior Center was small.Pasta sauce and salad was good and the chocolate cake and milk was great.The afternoon saw baseball from Chicago. Houston defeated the White Sox so now the Red Sox will face Houston this weekend. Did go to Birch Hill in the Allante'. Josh was heading for soccer practice with Evie.Did see Chase, Lily and Maddie. I enjoyed the summer weather! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

THE RED SOX WIN 3 GAMES TO ONE!

Tampa Bay Rays are

out! The Red Sox advance! Horay! American Championship Series next! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

THE EXCITING BOSTON RED SOX

Blood glucose 101 Weight 162 lbs The Boston Red Sox are giving us a lots to cheer about! After last night's thirteenth inning victory the Sox have come back with a vengenance. They socred 5 runs in the third inning revealing their prowess with their bats.I know it's early in the game and anything can happen.In other matters Jeopardy! champ is now retired placing 3rd in tonight's game. Matt made 38 appearances with an amazing winning of $1,518, 601. Good luck Matt! Must work with a VA Nutritionist for a better diet.This Columbus Day was quiet. Saw Josh, Chase, Maddie and Evie at 5:00. All is well. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A LUCKY THIRTEENTH VICTORY BY THE RED SOX

An amazing home run by Christian Vasquez in the 13th inning gives Boston a 2-1 edge against the Tampa Bay Rays. GO SOX! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A CLOUDY, UNEVENTFUL SATURDAY

The Red Sox 14-6 victory at Tampa Bay set the mood for this day. Five home runs and 20 hits may be a record for the team?!"Johnson" came and I gave him the choice of where to go. Dick headed to Hardwick onto South Athol reviewing the Morgan Memorial camp. We ate at McDonalds and Dick paid! We had the usual fries, hamburger and Coke. The cloudy day took away from the foliage. I watched the Atlanta Braves defeat the Brewers 3-0. Tomorrow at 4 comes the Red Sox and Tampa Bay at Fenway. Hopefully they will have the momentum for two straight!Laundry tomorrow in Warren as usual. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A FRIDAY OF BASEBALL PLAYOFFS

It seems the teams competing for a birth in the Playoffs are not balanced. I watched Houston prevail over the Chicago Cubs 9-4.Tonight the Red Sox are battling with Tampa Bay. Once more the Sox got ahead 2-0 when the Rays sent Sale sailing.Tampa Bay saw a grand slam and put them ahead 5-2... then the Sox had back-to-back homers. The game is early.. 5-4 Rays in the third inning.We had a great campfire on Birch Hill.All of Josh's friends were there.I enjoyed chatting with the folks. Grandson Chase made the National Honor Society! Gave him a crisp new $20! Quabaug had a football game tonight. Go Cougars! My Friday was good! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

FOLIAGE IS COMING ON NICELY

Wine Village, NB is beginning to reveal peak foliage. In the past few days the trees are beautiful. Must sieze the moment! Today marks my 53rd anniversary as a NON SMOKER. I quit cold turkey on October 7, 1968 and never smoked another. The 53 years reveal better health. I have lost family and friends to tobacco. Not good. My sons never smoked. When they turned 16 I gave each a $100 bill as a reward. Tonights game between the Sox and the Rays will be interesting.I maintain IF Boston can win one of two in Tampa it will be encouraging for a return trip to Boston. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

MLB WILD CARD WEDNESDAY

Blood clucose 101 Weight 162 This Wednesday was busy. The Red Sox victory set the tone. "Yankees go home!" Went to the 100th birthday celebration of Vicky Czaja at the NB Senior Center. It was a festive occasion with a big crowd.I shook Vickie's hand and encourage her to "keep going." Saw many folks I know and renewed other acquaintenances.Jeopardy! King Matt Amodio now has a 34 day run and winnings of $1,350,801. Amazing! Got my Nationalgrid bill for the third consecutive "NO PAYMENT DUE!" As far as the Wild Card game tonight..."Let's go Cardinals!" Sox next game is with Tampa Bay tomorrow night!Went to Maddie's soccer game at Quaboag. 1-0 over Millbury at the half. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A DAY OF ANTICIPATION

The hype of the Wild Card baseball game was all day long. I told Josh IF I were 20 years younger I would be at Fenway taking it all in. The Sox went into a 2-0 lead in the first inning.I have decided to go through my evening routine and not watch the game. See you in the morning! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A RAINY MONDAY IN THE BROOKFIELDS

BLOOD GLUCOSE 87 weight 162..Despite the gloomy weather my Monday was good!Celebrity Steve Magnante visited me for a couple of hours. It was a good visit as Steve showed me how to access STEVE MAGNANTE on YOUTUBE.Steve has authored many topics about junkyards and salvage vehicles and trucks.Steve gave me a lucite silver quarter 1950 and an encased AETNA lapel pin. We had lunch at the E B Flatts restaurant in East Brookfield. I had an ecclectic clam chowder.The big news is baseball. Looks like the weather will clear for the Yankee-Red Sox game tomorrow at 8:00.Go Sox! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

YANKEES & RED SOX TUESDAY NIGHT

Both New York & Boston had exciting victories in today's contests.The Yankees came through in the ninth inning in a 1-0 victory. The Red Sox had a come from behind game with Raphel Devers slamming two homers 7-5 over the Nationals. Now we have a Wild Card contest at Fenway Tuesday night. Stay tuned. This Sunday was quiet. I did laundry in Warren then retreated to the Poodle.The Patriots have a different contest. I am not a football fan! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A NERVEWRACKING ENDING TO A RED SOX VICTORY

This Saturday, too, had a cold beginning. "Johnson" said he had 39 degrees in Leominster while I had forty in West Brookfield. The day was bright as we circled the Quabbin.The foliage is now turning.We ate in Belchertown at the McDonald's which has reopened. I watched the Yankees lose as the Red Sox came on at four.The game remained tied until the later innings. I drove to Birch Hill and connected with Chase who was at a benefit for Jay Ostrout's late father at St. Stan's Pavilion in West Warren.I drove over in my Allante and enjoyed meeting old friends and new acquaintenances. Josh & family was there.I left before it got dark and came home to watch the Red Sox prevail over the Washington Nationals - 5-3. It was nervewracking to say the least! Tomorrow is the last game of the regular season.The Sox are tied with the Yankees!Go Sox! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A GOOD FRIDAY & CAMPFIRE

Today was another good day. The morning temperature again hovered around 40 degrees. After reading the newspapers Josh arrived at 10 and drove me to the VA Plantation Street, Worcester location. The podriatist removed a necrotic nail on my left big toe.Ouch! He was complimentary to my toes. Upon return I delivered my laundry to Tony's in Spencer and stopped at McDonalds for lunch.Once again the food was less than good. I had fries, a burger and a Coke.The big news is the return of Tom Brady. Lester Holt, NBC anchor, is in Foxboro.All of my game shows were prempted by Patriot stuff. No thanks. At 5:00 I drove over to Birch Hill where a campfire was burning. Little Evie was riding her four wheeler then her two sisters took a spin. The campfire took the chill out of the air. Watched the Sox and Yankee games for an hour. ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN